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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Monotremata |
| Family | : | Tachyglossidae |
| Genus | : | Tachyglossus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Tachyglossus Aculeatus |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 35cm - 52cm (14in - 20in) |
| Weight | : | 4kg - 7kg (9lbs - 15lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 30km/h (18mph) |
| Life Span | : | 15 - 40 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Brown, Black, White |
| Skin Type | : | Spiky |
| Favourite Food | : | Ants |
| Habitat | : | Cool and dry forests |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Main Prey | : | Ants, Termites, Insects |
| Predators | : | Human, Eagle, Dingos |
| Distinctive Features | : | Long snout and spikes and curved claws |